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Coping When Tragedy StrikesBy Tom Marcoux, America's Communciation Coach(Special Note: This article appeared near the time of the Sept. 11th tragedies -- when Tom Marcoux responded and appeared in a number of cities to raise funds for the American Red Cross and to provide comfort to audience members) Many people fear that additional terrorist strikes will occur in more U.S. cities. We all need coping strategies during disasters. Disasters incite our fear and adrenaline responses. Coping strategies can keep us healthy during tough times. Many of my clients and audience members are confronting high stress. I use my degree in psychology and certification in counseling to respond to them with compassion and methods they can use to create relief. Here are excerpts from my book "Coping When Tragedy Strikes." We use the acrostic is "C.O.P.E.": CREATE Create Time-Pockets. Take time to create a little peace for yourself. Don't leave CNN on constantly - maybe check-in every 2 hours. Keeping CNN on constantly keeps you in an adrenaline-state. When the adrenal glands function too much, you can be vulnerable to health problems. During the Gulf War, people left CNN on all the time and suffered greatly. Take time to exercise. Make time to read spiritual books. Devote time to talk with family members with the TV off. We need to express our feelings. See a counselor if you feel in distress. Gather in support groups. Make some times where you distract your mind. Seeing a movie can be just the release some people need. Maintain as much of your daily routine as possible. OPEN Open to focus on what is unchangeable. You are a Spirit having a human experience. Whatever spiritual practices appeal to you, devote time to them now. Some people feel too stressed to engage in meditation at this time. But the answer is to still turn off the TV or radio, and take some quiet time for yourself. Write in a journal. Read spiritual books to gain a larger perspective. PREPARE Prepare your options. To handle fear, make a list of options. Call an out-of-state friend/family member and set up a place so that family members can call and leave/pickup messages. Talk with friends, get more perspectives and more ideas. EXPECT Expect and focus on the good. We need to release our fear and stress during a tough time like this. We need to direct our own thoughts in positive directions. This is called "Expectation Management." I share these ideas in my book "How to Heal When Life's Too Much." Focus on these thoughts and expectations:
Many people connect being a good person with worrying about other people. It is important to consider that a replacement for worry is being concerned, taking action (preparing) and letting go. Researchers note that unrelieved stress can cause health problems. It is crucial that everyone becomes conscious of having a coping strategy. CONCLUSION Let's remember that in order to give to others we need to keep ourselves in good shape mentally, physically and spiritually. Continually impact yourself with healing and nurturing materials. Many blessings to you during this tough time. -- Tom Marcoux .jpg)
This article contains some highlights from the audiobook "Coping When Tragedy Strikes" by Tom Marcoux. List price $29.95. Special DISCOUNT PRICE $15.00 Click here to order your copyCopyright 2001 Tom Marcoux and The Tom Marcoux Family Ltd. Partnership Please request your Free Report "Coping and Healing Skills"A Speaker for Your Company, Association or Conference: Tom Marcoux, America's Communication Coach is the author of Communicate to Win: Influence Your Way to Success and Happiness; Free Yourself for Success; How to Heal When Life's Too Much. Tom is a nationally known, award-winning speaker-author (Speaker of the Year, Success Builders International and BusinessAcademy.com). Tom is a sales coach and personal/professional coach. He is a faculty lecturer at Academy of Art College, San Francisco (whose graduates often work for George Lucas' companies). Tom is a member of the National Speakers Association. He speaks for the National Association of Broadcasters Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada (click here for his NAB presentation). He is a guest lecturer in venues California State University - Los Angeles, Stanford University, and De Anza College. His book "Communicate to Win" is a required textbook at Cogswell Polytechnical College, Silicon Valley and in the Cogswell Time Capsule. His private workshops and public seminars have benefited professionals from IBM, The Gap, Charles Schwab, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Lucent Technologies, Circuit City, The Olive Garden, and many other firms. He authored 10 books which are available on-line at http://www.businessacademy.com Tom is a faculty lecturer on technical communication and digital filmmaking at Cogswell Polytechnical College. Tom is a TV/Radio guest and he has been written about in San Francisco Examiner and the magazines: Streaming, Radio World, National Association of Broadcasters Daily, Millimeter, and Sharing Ideas - The Premiere Speaking Industry Magazine. Tom is featured in the documentary "Perfect Ending." View 34 pages of Quotes from People Helped by Tom's speeches, coaching, and products in the Guestbook For your media project: engage Tom Marcoux, Media Specialist/Motion Picture Director-Producer-Writer-Actor: Tom directed a previous motion picture that went to the Cannes Film Festival. He is currently directing "LIVING, the Motion Picture" -- which includes the beautiful Crystal Pegasus. He is the president of TomMarcoux.com, Inc. and Marcoux Media, and his team is preparing the science fiction trilogy of motion pictures entitled "TIMEPULSE."(www.TimePulse.com) Tom is the author of the novel TIMEPULSE. Tom won a special award at the EMMY AWARDS after earning a degree in psychology and television production. Tom is the author of 101 Acting Secrets: A Director's Tips for Your Acting, Auditions, Movie Roles, and Self-Promotion. He conducts acting workshops and workshops on "Self-Promotion for Actors" Quotes from People Helped by Tom's speeches, coaching, and products in the Guestbook 
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